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Monday, August 3, 2015

Petals, Project and Purl

This summer has been zipping by, with an unusual mixture of cool and hot, humid days. Last night, a couple of thunder storms passed through. The garden is looking a bit straggly, but there are still colours to enjoy. What, pray tell, is a good way to keep weeds from springing up between patio bricks? I have a hearty crop of them that need attention!

I decided to knit a little something, for fun, this summer. It isn't completed just yet, but I hope to finish it soon. Then I'll let you know from whom I bought the pattern, a blogger in England. The soft colours relate to some in the garden, so I include them here.

On the cat fostering front, Purl is still with me. It's been just over 3 months since she moved in and made herself at home. Luckily, thunder storms don't phase her in the least. She's a lovely girl, but she hasn't had any serious interest yet. Here's hoping for a boost in cat and dog adoptions this month.

Blogging has taken a back seat to other things, but I thought I'd participate in Judith's Mosaic Monday today.

The flowers and the knitting show soft pretty colors. Have you tried some sort of vinegar mix? It works for us between bricks but I don't remember the proportions. I'm sure you could find it somewhere.

Hello KarenPretty flowers in the garden and nice soft wool colours for whatever you are creating. Purl will capture someone's heart, she's just waiting for the perfect forever home.You could try horticultural strength vinegar on the weeds - purchased from Home Hardware etc.Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday.

I trimmed some of my annuals because they were getting straggly. This time of year brings mixed feelings. I want to enjoy every summer day but you can sense the garden's maturity which means fall is nearing. Purl is a sweet looking cat. I hope you can find her a permanent home. I did a post about the vinegar, epsom salt, soap mix. It did kill the weeds after all. A few hardier ones sprung back but generally it worked!